Procurement Manager - Procurement - Jumeirah The Red Sea

Role Overview

Procurement Manager at Jumeirah The Red Sea, a luxury hospitality property operated by Dubai Holding.

Company Overview

Jumeirah is a global leader in luxury hospitality and a member of Dubai Holding. The brand operates an exceptional portfolio of 29 properties across 11 countries in the Middle East, Europe, and Asia. Jumeirah is renowned worldwide for its distinguished beachfront resorts, esteemed city hotels, and exclusive residences, known for warm and generous service and the ability to craft distinctive and purposeful experiences.

Role Purpose

To manage cost-effective procurement and delivery of all resort operational requirements, ensuring quality standards, supplier compliance, and opportunities for cost optimization and revenue generation.

Key Responsibilities

Procurement & Supplier Management

• Manage the cost-effective procurement and delivery of all resort operational requirements.
• Source new products to maintain high quality standards.
• Identify, select, and approve the best suppliers.
• Negotiate with different suppliers to obtain the best deal.
• Monitor and respond to supplier performance, implementing appropriate corrective actions and advising of impending business risk.
• Ensure all suppliers are in compliance with company policy and procedures.
• Maintain good work relations with all suppliers.
• Arrange air and sea shipment for overseas suppliers.

Quality Assurance

• Scrutinize the quality of items.
• Prepare product comparisons including sampling where appropriate.

Contracts & Authorization

• Ensure purchase contracts meet company and local requirements.
• Verify authorization of purchase requisitions.
• Process and expedite Purchase Orders utilizing the company's procurement system as per company policy and procedures.

Cost Optimization & Revenue Generation

• Identify and maximize opportunities for cost and price reductions.
• Identify, propose, and implement revenue generating initiatives where appropriate.

Stakeholder Management & Operations

• Attend daily morning briefing and all meetings related to purchasing system.
• Supervise the work of Purchasing Supervisor to ensure responsibilities are performed.
• React to all problems and complaints raised and offer solutions.
• Contribute ideas and solutions for smooth resort operation.

Qualifications & Experience

• 3–5 years in hospitality industry.

Skills & Competencies

• Very good command of speaking, reading, and writing English language.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Familiarity with Materials Control System.
• Computer literacy and very good MS Office skills.

Additional Information

• Supportive and inclusive work environment.
• Access to Learning & Development programmes and clear career pathways.
• Opportunities for internal mobility within global network.
• Colleague discounts on food, beverage, and hotel stays worldwide.
• Health care and insurance benefits.
• Locally competitive salary and incentive structure.
• Locally relevant benefits as determined by the property.